Paxton argues the city's use of taxpayer dollars to fund travel costs for such a procedure violates the Texas Constitution.
The medical procedure is currently banned in Texas. There are exceptions in cases where a doctor believes the mother or child's life is in danger. But the law is written in such a way that doctorsbudget, which goes into effect next week, includes $400,000 for the Reproductive Justice Fund, a pot of money the city set aside for people seeking the procedure. According to city guidelines, the money could be used for airfare, gas, hotel stays and food.
“No city in Texas has the authority to spend taxpayer money in this manner,” Paxton said in a written statement. “In this case, the City of Austin is illegally seeking to use public funding to support travel expenses for out-of-state abortions. The Texas Constitution prohibits governmental entities from doing so.”
Council Member Vanessa Fuentes led the effort for the fund with support from several of her colleagues. Fuentes accused Paxton on Friday of standing in the way of necessary health care.
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